ZOTAC, a computer hardware manufacturer headquartered in Hong Kong, has announced the release of the MEK MINI, a compact gaming desktop PC under the ZOTAC GAMING brand in Japan.
Don't be fooled by its small size!
MEK MINI is one of the world's smallest gaming PCs with a chassis size of only 9.18L.
With dimensions of 136mm x 261mm x 259mm (width, depth, and height), the PC can be placed on a desk without getting in the way.
Next generation ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 2070 8GB GDDR6 graphics card. Video output supports 4K and VR.
The CPU is an Intel Core i7-8700 6-core processor. The memory comes standard with 16GB 2666MHz DDR4 (2x8GB) and can be expanded up to 32GB.
Despite its small size, you can experience high gaming performance and functionality.
The networking part supports Killer AC 1550 Wi-Fi and Killer E2500 Gigabit Ethernet for comfortable play even when connected to a network.
The MEK MINI also features a cooling system with vents located on the top, bottom, left, and right sides of the chassis for efficient heat dissipation.
It is also equipped with a sophisticated LED lighting function that is compatible with "SPECTRA 2.0" as standard.
The front panel is equipped with addressable LEDs that allow the user to adjust the amount of light emitted, smooth color transitions, and various light patterns to express their preferences.
Some models come bundled with a tenkeyless mechanical keyboard and a gaming mouse, allowing users to enjoy gaming immediately after opening the package.
MEK MINI Price and Release Date
MEK MINI will be available in Japan from April 19, 2019 on ZOTAC's direct sales website.
(The purchase page will be available on April 19)
The price is 248,000 JPY (excluding tax).
| Product name | MEK MINI | PC System |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-8700 (6-core 3.2 GHz, up to 4.6 GHz) |
| Chipset | Intel, NVIDIA |
| System Memory | 16GB 2666MHz DDR4 (2x8GB) | Graphics |
| Graphics Engine | ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 2070 8GB GDDR6 256-bit |
| Output terminal | HDMI 2.0b 2x DisplayPort 1.4 DVI-D USB Type-C (max 4 displays) |
Storage |
| Hard Drive | 2TB 2.5-inch SATA HDD |
| M.2 SSD | 240GB NVME M.2 SSD, Intel Optane memory slot (22/42, 22/80) |
| Card reader | 3-in-1 (SD/SDHC/SDXC) | I/O ports |
| Audio | Mic / Headphone (Front panel) |
| USB ports | 2x USB 3.0 (1 Type-C) 4x USB 3.1 |
| LAN (Dual 10/100/1000 Ethernet (1 Killer LAN)) | Dual 10/100/1000 Ethernet (1 Killer LAN) |
| Antenna | Dual WiFI SMA connetor |
| Wifi | Killer AC 1550 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5 | Other Specifications |
| Form Factor | Proprietary |
| LED Indicators | Power, HDD Activity |
| Power Supply | 2 x 19.5v / 230W |
| Cooling System | Aircooled |
| Product Dimensions | 260.8mm x 136mm x 258.8mm (10.27in x 5.35in x 10.19in) |
| Case Mounter | None | Accessories |
| Supported OS | Windows 10 Home 64-bit pre-installed |
| Accessories | 2x Power Adapter 2x Power Cable (bundled cable type dependent on region) 2x Wi-Fi Antenna USB OS Recovery Drive with Windows Drivers Windows Recovery DVD (Optional) Warranty Card User Manual Quick Start Guide |